2005 BMW 740 vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 192 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 1137 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 917 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 798 kg |